Gold price bull Marc Faber booted from boards for racist remarks
But ex-Sprott, Ivanhoe, Novagold board member stands by comments: “If stating some historical facts makes me a racist, then I suppose that I am a racist.”
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SEC charges Rio Tinto, former top executives with fraud
Lawsuit against ex-CEO Tom Albanese, CFO Guy Elliott centers on $3.7 billion acquisition of Mozambique coal assets in 2011 later sold for just $50m.
BHP’s copper production up sharply, iron ore down
Fire shrinks Mt Whaleback iron ore production, but output at world's largest copper mine Escondida in Chile jumps 23%.
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The truth, in regards to the world’s mineral resources, is that we in the western developed countries are usually not in control of supply.
China’s plan to upgrade its industry by 2025 could increase copper demand by 232,000 tonnes
The Chinese government’s Made in China 2025 initiative will have a significant impact on copper demand in China, according to new research commissioned by the International Copper Association.
Proceeds from massive diamond found by pastor to go to Sierra Leone’s poorest
Over 50% of the proceeds will be used to fund clean water, electricity, school, medical facilities, bridges and roads, none of which are currently available in the village of Koryardu, where the diamond was found.
Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Kennecott following fatal accident
Rio Tinto production of refined copper at the Utah-based division has been halted since Oct. 8 after a worker was exposed to sulfur dioxide gases at the plant. The employee died two days later.
Seven workers killed and one still trapped after Turkey coal mine collapse
Part of a coal mine in Turkey's southeastern province of Sirnak has collapsed, leaving eight workers trapped inside.
De Beers latest diamond sale the worst in almost two years
The world’s largest diamond producer by value offered less precious stones, in line with its policy of trying to match sales to demand.
